From the remarkable beauty of Sam Mountain and Halong Bay to the numerous sacred temples and pagodas, Vietnam has a lot to offer. It is a country that features everything from exotic culinary delights to breathtaking scenery. Seemingly endless, tranquil rice paddies stand in stark contrast to bustling cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi which embrace all the technology and conveniences that the modern world has to offer. The well-preserved colonial buildings of Hoi An play host to a slew of charming boutiques and tempting cafes while, further north, the local hill-tribe people of Sapa sell a wide variety of exquisite crafts and handmade trinkets. Beyond the urban areas, this diverse country is characterised by vast, verdant jungles and lush mountainous regions as well as an enticing coastline peppered with golden sand, palm-lined beaches.
One of southern Vietnam’s most popular beach destinations, Mui Ne is an upmarket coastal village resting on the banks of the long, sweeping Mui Bay. This spectacularly scenic bay boasts some exquisite sandy beaches lined with luxurious beachfront resorts, and a number of excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Travellers seeking an authentic Vietnamese experience can head to a nearby traditional fishing village offering picturesque views of the coastline with swaying palm trees and colourful fishing boats. Mui Ne is a kitesurfer’s paradise attracting wind sport worshippers from around the world with its consistent cross onshore winds. Other popular activities include surfing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking and jet skiing.
